Lebo Sekgobela - Haleluyah Mdumiseni Lyrics
Lyrics
[VERSE 1]
Kekh'umhlobo onjengawe
Ongikhathalela njalo
Kanti sengabeka konke kuwe
Maye Maye Maye
Kekh'umhlobo onjengawe
Ongikhathalela njalo
Kanti sengabeka konke kuwe
Oh Hallelujah
[CHORUS]
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Oh Jesus Hallelujah Amen
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
[VERSE 2]
Nginikela konke okwami
Thatha konke enginakho
Ngoba wena wazi konke ngami
Maye Maye Maye
Nginikela konke okwami
Thatha konke enginakho
Ngoba wena wazi konke ngami
Ameni Hallelujah
[CHORUS]
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Oh Jesus Hallelujah Amen
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Oh Jesus Hallelujah Amen
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Oh Jesus Hallelujah Amen
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Oh Jesus Hallelujah Amen
Hallelujah, mdumiseni
Mbongeni njalo
Yena UnguJehovah ophilayo
Kunaphakade
Video
Haleluyah Mdumiseni (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Lebo Sekgobela’s 2016 release, "Haleluyah Mdumiseni" from the album *Restored*, stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering faith and profound gratitude. The song delves deeply into the personal testimony of a believer who has experienced the steadfast love and care of God. At its core, the message is one of complete surrender and trust in a divine provider, echoing the sentiment found throughout Scripture. The lyrics express a profound recognition of a unique relationship with God, described as a friend who is always attentive and caring. This intimate portrayal of God’s presence is not just an emotional expression but a theological one, grounded in the understanding that God is actively involved in the lives of His people.
The central theme of "Haleluyah Mdumiseni" is the exhortation to praise and magnify Jehovah, the living God, whose presence is eternal. This call to worship is rooted in the realization that God knows everything about the individual, making a complete offering of one’s life and possessions a natural and fitting response. The song’s narrative highlights the transformative power of recognizing God’s sovereignty and goodness. The act of giving everything to God, as expressed in the verses, directly relates to biblical principles of stewardship and devotion. For instance, it mirrors the words of Psalm 24:1, which states, "The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." Similarly, Proverbs 3:9-10 instructs believers to "Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce." The repeated chorus, "Hallelujah, mdumiseni, Mbongeni njalo," meaning "Hallelujah, praise Him, always praise Him," is a direct reflection of the Psalmist’s frequent commands to praise God, such as in Psalm 105:2, "Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!" The declaration that God is "Jehovah ophilayo" (the living Jehovah) is a foundational truth of Christianity, as seen in passages like Hebrews 11:6, which emphasizes that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, and Joshua 3:10, which identifies God as the living God. The inclusion of "Jesus Hallelujah Amen" further solidifies the song's Christian identity, affirming the centrality of Jesus Christ in salvation and worship, aligning with the Apostle Paul's declaration in Philippians 2:10-11 that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Sekgobela’s rendition, therefore, is not merely a collection of beautiful lyrics but a profound theological statement, encouraging listeners to embrace a life of complete reliance on and adoration of the living God.